Assistant Director, Rural Services

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Working experience (typically 3-5 years) in program management and administration, including financial management, performance management, program development, and data management.
• Working experience (typically 3-5 years) identifying and preparing successful grant applications and ensuring required reporting and compliance.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly and effectively to challenges and deadlines.
• Ability to obtain RVAP Advocate Training within 6 months of hire and complete Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Certification within 1 year of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data.
• Working experience (typically 1-3 years) at a sexual assault or domestic violence center or victim services agency.
• Previous supervisory experience (typically 1-3 years).
• Working experience coordinating and scheduling 24-hour services.
• Ability to speak language(s) in addition to English.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.